Best Destiny 2 PvP weapons: Meta guns for Competitive & Trials of Osiris (Season of the Witch)
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As Season of the Witch progresses the Crucible meta has evolved and new guns have entered the fray,. These are the best Destiny 2 PvP weapons to use to dominate Competitive & Trials of Osiris in Season 22.
Contrary to what some players may think, the Crucible remains an extremely popular battleground for Guardians to test their mettle against one another.
One of the biggest draws of PvP in Destiny 2 is the challenge of buildcrafting and finding the right guns to dominate. This is especially tricky as Bungie continues to release new weapons causing the meta to constantly shift.
To help you figure out which guns you should be using in the Crucible we’ve put together this list of the most used and best Destiny 2 PvP weapons in Season of the Witch, courtesy of Destiny Tracker.
Destiny 2: Best PvP weapons in Season of the Witch
These are the most used guns in Destiny 2’s Competitive playlist during the Season of the Witch:
10. Le Monarque
The Season of the Witch nerf to Le Monarque did hurt it somewhat but this still remains the overall best bow in Destiny 2 PvP. Not only does it draw fast but its powerful DoT courtesy of Poison Arrows delays healing often leaving enemies in a difficult position and letting you swoop in for an easy final blow.
Skilled players can even partner Le Monarque with a Hand Cannon of choice for a practically unstoppable one-two blow. Land your first arrow, switch to a Hand Cannon, and land the follow-up shot. It’s one of the fastest ways to kill in Destiny 2 and no bow is better for it than Le Monarque.
God Roll: Curated Roll
9. Cataphract GL3 – Adept
When a Trials-exclusive gun shows up on a most-used weapons list you know it’s good. Especially considering that the Adept variant of this was only available during arguably on of Trials’ sweatiest weekends. That didn’t stop Guardians from getting online to farm their own god rolls though.
Just like The Immortal that came before it, Cataphract is a meta-defining weapon and easily the best Heavy Grenade Launcher in Destiny 2 right now across both PvP and PvE. If there’s a new gun from Season of the Witch you need to farm it’s this gem.
God Roll: Quick Launch + Proximity Grenades + Impulse Amplifier + Chain Reaction
8. Crimson
Its days as the go-to for Lucky Pants users are over but Crimson remains a strong choice in PvP. Especially for controller players where aim assist helps keep its otherwise awkward burst spray pattern on target.
This burst Hand Cannon deals amazing damage and causes enemy players hit by it to flinch like crazy making it hard for them to shoot back. It’s especially powerful when used with the Alhidade ornament that improves visibility when aimed in.
God Roll: Curated Roll
7. Mercurial Overreach
Mercurial Overreach is a Sniper Rifle that gets access to Snapshot Sights and Opening Shot. With this combination and its impressive stats, this is a wonderfully well-rounded Sniper perfect for playing more aggressively.
At the end of the day, Mercurial Overreach is an Adaptive Frame sniper that offers a lot of the same pros as others in its archetype. However, it gets an edge over its competition thanks to its perk pool, ideal zoom level, and general feel.
God Roll: Fluted Barrel + Ricochet Rounds + Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot
6. Ace of Spades
Cayde-6’s trusty hand cannon – Ace of Spades – has always been one of the best weapons in Destiny 2 PvP. First released in Forsaken, it allows Guardians to chamber powerful rounds after securing a final blow courtesy of Memento Mori.
Couple that with its permanent radar and additional AOE Solar damage thanks to Firefly and you’re left with quite simply the best Hand Cannon for the Crucible. As long as Destiny’s most iconic weapon type remains strong, so will Ace of Spades.
God Roll: Curated Roll
5. Unending Tempest
That’s right, there’s a newcomer in town and it’s taken The Immortal’s title as the best submachine gun in Destiny 2 PvP. Earnable as a drop from Crucible Engrams, Unending Tempest is an excellent SMG that can compete with the very best.
The Stasis SMG not only beats out The Immortal but it’s also much easier to farm than its Strand rival. Those looking to get into PvP with a serious loadout will want to pick one of these up as soon as possible.
God Roll: Corkscrew Rifling + Accurized Rounds + Dynamic Sway Reduction + Target Lock
4. Matador 64
Ever since the Matador 64 was added during the 30th Anniversary Pack, it has remained one of the best guns in Destiny 2 PvP. It isn’t difficult to farm and has access to the incredible combo of Threat Detector + Opening Shot which gives it unbelievable range.
With the right perks, the Matador 64 edges out every other shotgun as it’s more versatile than many of its competitors. Its ease of use and general effectiveness have helped establish it as Destiny 2’s most lethal close-range weapon.
God Roll: Corkscrew Rifling + Accurized Rounds + Threat Detector/Perpetual Motion + Opening Shot
3. Igneous Hammer (Adept)
Reissued in Season of the Witch, Igneous Hammer went from a solid pick with no outstanding traits to the best 120 RPM Hand Cannon in Destiny 2. It’s a great example of just how impactful reissuing can be when done properly.
The addition of Keep Away makes this truly top-tier and a fantastic option on just about every map. Its effective range is genuinely staggering practically turning this into a pocket DMR.
God Roll: Fluted Barrel + Ricochet Rounds + Keep Away + Eye of the Storm/Moving Target/Opening Shot
2. Ammit AR2
Auto Rifles are regaining popularity in PvP and the Ammit AR2 is one of the big reasons for that. This Solar Precision Frame AR has taken over the meta in Season of the Witch, proving to be not just the best AR, but one of the best weapons altogether.
Its unmatched usage isn’t too surprising given that Ammit AR2 is one of the easiest guns to craft in Destiny 2. Simply complete a handful of crafting tutorial missions and you’ll be free to make it, level it up, and have your very own God Roll.
God Roll: Arrowhead Brake + Ricochet Rounds + Dynamic Sway Reduction + Tap the Trigger
1. Conditional Finality
When you think of versatile weapons, shotguns probably don’t come to mind. Yet that’s exactly what Conditional Finality is with it being one of the few guns in Destiny 2 to excel in PvE and PvP.
On top of being an all-around excellent shotgun thanks to its fast handling and remarkable range, the real selling point of Conditional Finality is that it can freeze enemy Guardians. This intrinsic crowd control plus free shatter damage makes it a real threat and the best close-range gun in The Crucible.
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Destiny 2 Best PvP weapons: Most popular Destiny 2 PvP weapons (by usage %)
The Competitive PvP meta as of October 9, 2023, as per Destiny Tracker:
- Conditional Finality (3.78%)
- Ammit AR2 (3.56%)
- Igneous Hammer – Adept (2.95%)
- Matador 64 (2.21%)
- Unending Tempest (2.18%)
- Ace of Spades (1.87%)
- Mercurial Overreach (1.72%)
- Crimson (1.67%)
- Cataphract GL3 – Adept (1.65%)
- Le Monarque (1.52%)
That’s everything you need to know about the best Destiny 2 PvP weapons. Keep an eye on this page to make sure you’re up-to-date, and be sure to check out some other Destiny content:
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